Colorado State University Pueblo — College Profile

About

Located in the sunny high-desert of southern Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution best known for providing a highly accessible, diverse, and supportive environment that emphasizes hands-on, practical learning. Prospective students are drawn to its standout academic offerings, particularly its highly regarded nursing program, the AACSB-accredited Hasan School of Business, and innovative STEM pathways like mechatronics engineering. The campus culture is vibrant and close-knit, offering a rich student experience shaped by abundant outdoor recreation, active student organizations, and a passionate athletic tradition led by the championship-winning NCAA Division II ThunderWolves. What truly sets CSU Pueblo apart is its exceptional commitment to affordability and social mobility, allowing students to receive a high-value, personalized education on a scenic 300-acre campus with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains.

Wikipedia:Colorado State University Pueblo is a regional comprehensive public university in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Colorado State University System and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Location

Pueblo, CO, 81001-4901 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DEN · Denver

107 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,720$17,944

Housing & food (on campus)$12,100$12,100

Books & supplies$1,460$1,460

Cost of attendance$23,937$32,161 est.

Average net price$10,051Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$17,944

In-state: $9,720

Housing & food (on campus)$12,100

Books & supplies$1,460

Cost of attendance$32,161 est.

In-state: $23,937

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $10,051

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,374

$30–48k

$8,948

$48–75k

$10,961

$75–110k

$15,701

$110k+

$12,858

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$5,750

Share of first-years who get one23%

Source: Colorado State University Pueblo's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

39%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

24%

Back for yr 2

64%

Transferred

35%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

37% graduated · 37% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,053

10 yrs after entry$55,563

Debt

Median at graduation$21,500

Monthly payment$228

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

95%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1120

ACT midpoint

Comp 19–26 · E 17–25 · M 16–27

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Colorado State University Pueblo: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Colorado State University Pueblo's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Colorado State University Pueblo asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 47%Women 53%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

16 : 1

Pell grant

29%

First-gen

41%

Family income

$38,397

Independent

28%

Age at entry

23.0

Part-time

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

42%

Hispanic

39%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,053

After 10 yrs

$55,563

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing110

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other68

Business/Commerce, General54

Social Work42

Psychology, General41

Information Science/Studies31

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27

Criminology24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21

Construction Management19

Biology, General18

Sociology17

Communication and Media Studies14

English Language and Literature, General12

Fine and Studio Arts12

Music10

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$27M

Full-time faculty

55%

Faculty salary

$8,216/mo

Teaching spend

$6,672

per student

Federal loans

23%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (medium programs)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions